Victoria Park

Victoria Park is a public green space in Leicester, England and it’s located near the Leicester railway station and next to the University of Leicester campus. This 69 acres (279,000 m²) area is a venue for many cultural events and facilities.

Victoria Park used to be part of the South Fields of Leicester and until 1883 it was the city’s race course. Until the mid-20th century, there used to be a Victorian grandstand which served as a pavilion. However, it was ruined by a German parachute bomb. Then in 1958, a new pavilion was built and opened. In 1882, the place was opened as a park. From 1884 to 1890, Leicester City Football Club, formerly known as Leicester Fosse, played in this parkon various occasions.

More AboutVictoria Park

The park abounds in pathways which are shaded by avenues of trees and make this park a perfect open space. In the park, you can see two war memorials. One is the memorial arch (Cenotaph) which commemorates the dead of the First World War. The second is a Rock Memorial near the pavilion which commemorates the American 82nd Airbourne division. Sir Edwin Lutyens designed both these memorials. Back in the 19th century, the Victoria Park was the venue for fairs, but nowadays it’s a location for numerous events, including Leicester’s Caribbean Carnival and Remembrance Sunday parades.

The Park is open every day from dawn until dusk and the entrance is free. You can find the Victoria Park on London Road, Leicester, LE1 7RY.

Amenities atVictoria Park

This lovely place which can be found in the heart of the city centre has numerous facilities which can suit everyone’s needs. The area of the park is open grassland and as such, it’s suitable for different kinds of sports, such as basketball, rugby (two pitches), bowls, football (eight pitches), cricket, croquet, and tennis. What’s more, there is a new skate park and a perfect adventure playground for the youngest. There are a café and sports changing facilities at the pavilion. Last but not least, Leicester Victoria parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9:00am. This event is free and organized by volunteers.